That's according to a new Gallup poll, which found only 28 percent of Garden State residents consider the state the best or one of the best possible states to live.

In fact, the poll found just four other states in the country with lower self-esteem: Rhode Island (18 percent), Illinois (19 percent), Mississippi (26 percent), and Louisiana (27 percent). New Jersey tied with Michigan and New Mexico at 28 percent.

Gallup interviewed at least 600 residents in each state from June 2013 to December 2013.

Our neighbors across the Hudson River, New York, have a higher self-esteem rating: 41 percent, according to the survey.

"[T]the best reason I can think of: New Jersey owes New York. They owe us big-time," Eckstein said, referring to why the state shouldn't allow an LG building to obstruct New Yorkers' view of New Jersey.

"For generations, New York City has provided New Jersey with a beautiful view," he said. "We give this to New Jersey — for free — every day...in return, we get to look at...Jersey. And occasionally, when the wind blows badly, we get to smell Jersey."

Eckstein goes on to say, if the plan is stopped, he will write a retraction stating all the things he loves about the Garden State.

Maybe that will help New Jerseyans change their perceptions of the state.

Do you agree with the findings of this poll or the comments made by Eckstein? How do you feel about New Jersey? Let us know in the comments section below.